Floriade was by now to be well under way in Commonwealth Park but was cancelled almost a month ago as Chief Minister Andrew Barr said holding large-scale events was not safe in any capacity during lockdown.

But the bulbs have been planted and they are blooming.

The ACT government is not encouraging people to visit Commonwealth Park en masse or for large groups to linger but the park does remain accessible during lockdown.

"The flowers are blooming in Commonwealth Park, so if you're outside enjoying your two hours of exercise in the park please remember to use the Check In CBR app and abide by public health directions," a government spokesperson said.

"There are Check In CBR QR codes located at different entrances to Commonwealth Park."

Floriade: Reimagined planter boxes and pots originally scheduled to be in Commonwealth Park are also now being delivered around the national capital for all Canberrans to enjoy.

"If you are out and about for exercise or essential activities, please remember to abide by public health directions and keep socially distant from other members of our community," the spokesperson said.

And with the school holidays started and a limited range of things to keep kids occupied, the National Gallery of Australia's sculpture garden is a great option to explore.

While the National Gallery is closed and staff are all working from home, the gardens are still open and free for all visitors in Canberra to explore during their couple of hours of exercise and recreation time each day.

And if you're already a regular visitor, you can see it afresh through the eyes of artist Claudia Nicholson who has developed a guide to help children explore the sculpture garden through a new art trail.

Follow the map and journey through the garden completing activities along the way.

The trail is perfect for children aged 12. Turn a casual stroll through the sculpture garden into an opportunity to connect with artists and ideas.

Claudia Nicholson is an artist who paints, does performance and makes sculptures. She helps children to engage with the 26 sculptures in the gardens, with art-based activities.

You can check out the Gallery's new Art Trail here.

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